Whether you're checking emails, perusing Instagram, or building a team of adorable cube-shaped creatures on Pokémon Quest, everyone could stand to spend a little less time staring at a phone screen. However, even if you don't have commendable willpower (or an excellent phone hiding spot), you can still achieve a new year's resolution of less screen time and more face time — and no, making phone calls via FaceTime doesn't count.
With iPhone's Screen Time feature, you can control everything from app usage to content controls, both for yourself and for your family (Be warned: the amount of time you actually spend on your phone might just freak you out a little bit). Check out this gallery for a step-by-step guide to easily monitoring both your own phone activity and your child's.
If you're managing your own screen time, you can schedule time to spend away from your screen, time limits on certain apps, and even manage your privacy settings.
The last step to setting controls for your child's Screen Time is to create a passcode, so only you can extend time or make changes. After you set up your child's Screen Time, Family Sharing can also allow you to view reports and adjust settings any time from your own device.
If you're already in a family group, go to Settings, click Screen Time, and tap your child's name. If you need to create an Apple ID for your child, go to Settings, find [your name], click Family Sharing, and then select Screen Time. If you're new to Family Sharing, tap Set up Screen Time For Family and follow the instructions to set up your family.